Turkey feather Question

[DEATHMASTER]

I helped a guy process his turkeys and we dunked in hot water to get the feathers to pull out.

I have the wing feathers from them but, They are all matted from the water.

I plan to wash them now but looking for a way to get them back full.

I have heard of steaming over kettle.

Is there any other "secret" way to make them nice again?

Thanks

[snag]

I've heard that steaming is the way to get them to go back to their original shape also. Give it try on one.

[centaur]

Steaming works. It also works great on fletching that has been squashed.

[Tree Killer]

Put some water in a kettle and get it boiling, then hold the feather by the stem with rest of the feather over the steam.

I done it with fletched arrows also, they pop back into place and after they dry just stroke the fletch a little and they're good as new.

[Huntschool]

Steam is the ticket.  Use a tea pot with a steam whistle....

[nutmeg]

Steam them and use a mustache comb on them. they'll be perfect. (nut)

[DEATHMASTER]

Well steam looks like the way to go.

I have the primary RT and LT from 8 birds and was looking for quick and easy. Ha Ha    

I guess slow and good is the way to go.

Thanks for the help guys.